New York received $96.7 billion in federal funding during State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025, accounting for over 38% of its total revenue, according to a new online guide released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The resource comes as federal spending cuts loom, threatening critical services.
Why federal funding matters in New York
The guide outlines how federal dollars support essential state programs, from health care to infrastructure, and how potential cuts could impact residents.
“Major cuts will reduce the services the state provides that simply cannot be replaced by state taxpayers,” said DiNapoli.
Federal funding plays a central role in supporting:
- Medicaid and health services
- Education and childcare
- Transportation and infrastructure
- Social welfare programs
- Public safety and environmental protection
Key figures from the report
- $96.7 billion in federal revenue in SFY 2025
- 3 million residents receive food aid through SNAP
- 3.7 million receive Social Security
- Over 150,000 children benefit from federal childcare support
- Over one-third of residents are on Medicaid in eight counties
- 9,000 state workers (4.7%) are funded by federal dollars, with some agencies like the Department of Labor relying on federal funds for 83% of their workforce
The report also includes a county-by-county breakdown of federal program enrollment and benefits, such as Medicaid, housing aid, and the WIC program.
What’s next?
DiNapoli’s office will continue to update the guide with new data and analysis as debates over federal budget cuts progress in Washington. The goal is to equip New Yorkers with clear information about how federal spending affects their communities and services.
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